Shanghai · Donburi · casual
Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store)
Japanese BakeryBakeryCafeJapanese ChainJing'anNanjing West RoadTSE-listed
Shanghai Yamazaki — the bakery flagship of Japan's largest bakery group, Yamazaki Baking — has offered fresh Japanese bread and cafe fare at the Jiuguang Gallery since 2004.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Jing'an
- Since
- 2004
- Owner
- Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd.
Plate № 65
About
Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd. was founded in Tokyo in 1948 and is today the world's largest bread-baking corporation (TSE Prime). In 2004 the company opened its first Shanghai outlet at the Jiuguang Department Store, introducing the Japanese bakery-cafe format to the city. Today Shanghai Yamazaki operates over 17 locations in Shanghai under direct Japanese corporate management. Every outlet uses recipes and ingredient standards from the Japanese parent company — from soft bread and mochi pastries to delicate Japanese confectionery.
Neighborhood & visiting
Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store) sits in Jing'an, one of Shanghai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Yamazaki Baking — Japan's largest and the world's biggest bread-baking group (since 1948)
- TSE Prime-listed company with direct corporate management in Shanghai
- Fresh Japanese bread and patisserie baked in-house daily
- Flagship store in the Jiuguang Department Store, Nanjing West Road
Authenticity: Japanese-owned
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Frequently asked
About Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store)
- Is Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store) an authentic japanese bakery restaurant in Shanghai?
- Yes — Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese bakery in Shanghai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store) located?
- Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store) is located at B1F, Jiuguang Department Store, 1618 Nanjing West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040, Shanghai, China in the Jing'an neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store)?
- Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store) does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Shanghai we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store)?
- Shanghai Yamazaki 上海山崎 (Jiuguang Department Store) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese bakery of this format in Shanghai.
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